Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich take around 5 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 454 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Düsseldorf Airport is scheduled to depart at around  00:57. The last departure is usually at around 23:32 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Düsseldorf Airport at around 01:31, with the last train leaving at around 23:04. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 40 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$256.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Zurich, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zurich.

Is there a direct train from Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich?

The journey between Düsseldorf Airport and Zurich usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich?

The Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich train travel takes about 5 hours and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Düsseldorf Airport to Zurich train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zurich leaving Düsseldorf Airport at around 00:57 and the last train leaving at around 23:32 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Düsseldorf Airport at around 01:31, with the final departure at 23:04.